Industry News
Newcrest Mining announces data automation challenge
METS companies are invited to put forward a data automation solution to help Newcrest Mining correctly identify depth measurements from core sample photographs. [ + ]
Novaris appoints Control Logic as national distributor
Control Logic has expanded its distribution network to be a national distributor of Novaris surge and electrical lightning protection products in Australia. [ + ]
Atos and Bentley Systems announce strategic partnership
Partnership to create cloud-based digital twins for owner-operators of industrial and infrastructure assets. [ + ]
Adelaide to host corrosion prevention conference
Corrosion & Prevention 2018 will showcase the latest advancements in corrosion prevention and management. [ + ]
EtherCAT seminars in October
The EtherCAT Technology Group is holding a series of EtherCAT seminars across Australia and New Zealand in October. [ + ]
Report reveals common categories of hacking tools
A report by international cybersecurity authorities highlights the use of five publicly available hacking tools and techniques. [ + ]
Machine shop moves into the future of additive manufacturing
Amiga Engineering moves into the future of additive manufacturing with Konica Minolta and 3D SYSTEMS ProX DMP 320. [ + ]
Boral Cement installs alternative fuel system
Boral Cement has installed an alternative fuel system from Schenk Process Australia to power its Berrima cement plant in NSW. [ + ]
Coca-Cola Amatil opens expanded beverage plant
The expanded Queensland plant is capable of producing more than 90 million unit cases of drinks each year for national and export markets. [ + ]
Sydney Water chooses Veolia Hydrotech filter technology
Veolia to supply 20 Hydrotech drum filters for mechanical primary treatment at two of Sydney Water's treatment plants. [ + ]
Cobot pioneer Rethink Robotics closes down
Pioneer of collaborative robotics closes down, citing failed investment deal. [ + ]
The benefits for SMEs in outsourcing drug and alcohol testing
Testing regime can be set up for as little as one person per year. [ + ]
Emerson to buy GE's Intelligent Platforms business
Acquisition increases Emerson's capabilities as a complete automation solutions provider across process, hybrid and discrete end markets. [ + ]
Hamilton businessman wins Chemeca Medal
The Chemeca Medal is awarded to a chemical engineer who has made an outstanding contribution to the practice of chemical engineering. [ + ]
Automation to take over a third of manufacturing in three years
Manufacturers embrace Industry 4.0 and the technology revolution to retain competitive edge. [ + ]